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The Cross River State command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA says a total of 783.78kg of hard drugs were seized in the state last year.
CN Racheal Umebuali, the head of the Cross River State Command disclosed this in her office during an interview.
She besides this, the state command apprehended 274 persons, secured conviction for 38 suspects and also filled 45 fresh cases in court within the period.
According to her, “Between January 2024 to December 2024, the Cross River State command of the NDLEA seized a total of 783.78kg of drugs.
“These comprise 661.376kg of Cannabis Sativa, 52.26g of cocaine, 36.35g of heroine, 37.365kg of psychotropic substances and 154.73g of methamphetamine.
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“Besides this, within the period, the command arrested 274 suspects, secured 38 convictions and also filed 45 drug related offences within the period “, she said.
She identified some drug hotspots and stubborn areas in the state to include Calabar South, Obudu, Abi, Ogoja, Biase and Ugep Local Government Areas.
She explained that beyond going after persons with drugs, the command also reached out to over 41, 000 people at various times and levels including students, market women, offices and organizations to sensitize them on the effects of drug abuse.
The state commander also said the command arrested some pharmacists who exceeded their legally required license to store drugs and also destroyed farmlands where illicit plants were cultivated.
She emphasized that most crimes are committed under the influence of drugs and the agency is determined to rid the society of drugs.
She solicited for greater partnership with the Cross River state government in the area of provision of logistics like operational vehicles, communication gadgets and also a drug rehabilitation center to adequately reform the victims.
